Bookkeeper

MARIES COUNTY BANK; Vienna (MO); On-site; USD 36,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Maries County Bank in Vienna, MO is seeking an Entry-level Bookkeeper to maintain accurate records, establish and update accounts, process and balance transactions, and review reports for accuracy. The role supports daily banking operations and customer service while upholding confidentiality.

Working hours are 8:30am–5:00pm, Monday–Friday, with every sixth Saturday morning from 7:30am–11:00am. A high school diploma is required; one year of bookkeeping and customer service experience is

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One year bookkeeping experience preferred.
• Strong accuracy with numbers and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to multitask and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Load new accounts and perform file maintenance on existing accounts.
• Review new accounts for accuracy.
• Process and balance transactions and review reports for accuracy.
• Assist customers with online banking and questions.
• Cross-sell bank services to customers.
• Maintain confidentiality and follow bank policies.

Skills

Attention to detail

Customer service

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

PCs

Calculators

Job description

Job Details

Level: Entry

Job Location: Vienna1 - Vienna, MO 65582

Position Type: Full Time

Education Level: High School

Travel Percentage: None

Job Shift: Day

Job Category: Finance

General Statement of Duties: This position is responsible for maintaining accurate records by performing a variety of maintenance functions, including establishing and updating accounts, processing and balancing transactions and reviewing reports for accuracy. The bookkeeper provides customer service and support for daily banking operations. Upholding customer confidentiality is a must.

Working Hours are 8:30am-5:00pm Monday through Friday and every sixth Saturday from 7:30am-11:00am.

Qualifications

Essential Job Functions:

• Loads new account information to the system and does file maintenance on existing accounts.
• Reviews new accounts to ensure accuracy.
• Uploads scans to system for new and existing accounts.
• Reviews stop payment suspects daily.
• Enters decisions to pay or return NSF items and accurately corrects un-post items.
• Keys Cross-App for department and branches.
• Reviews prior day Cross-App transactions for entry errors.
• Keys transactions for new loans, backdates, reversals for department and branches.
• Prints, sorts and distributes various reports, notices & documents to designated bank personnel.
• Prepares, breaks down and disseminates incoming and outgoing bags for couriers throughout the day.
• Balances a variety of accounts and reports on a daily basis.
• Reviews & approves statement files to be processed and prints & distributes statement excludes to be held at the branches.
• Checks and files various reports/forms/signature cards/CDs in accordance with record retention guidelines.
• Files proof work in bookkeeping vault and shreds proof work in accordance with record retention guidelines.
• Reviews & processes mobile deposits.
• Assists customers with online banking logins, questions, messages, etc.
• Performs research for customer accounts, including investigating transactions, reprinting statements, etc.
• Answers the main phone line, as well as provides phone support for branches and customers.
• Processes mail from Vienna Main and Datacenter daily.
• Maintains departmental appearance, both personal and general.
• Serves customers in a cordial and professional manner to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Cross-sells bank services to customers.
• Takes advantage of opportunities to promote the Bank when involved in voluntary community activities and civic organizations to cross sell the Bank’s products and services.
• Completes all work neatly and accurately.
• Assists in other areas of the bank as needed.
• Completes other duties as assigned.
• Follows bank policies and procedures, including state and federal regulations at all times.

Job Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One year prior bookkeeping experience preferred.
• Basic knowledge of the bank’s departmental operations, policies, and procedures preferred.
• Prior experience in a customer service environment preferred.
• Experience with PCs, calculators, and other standard office equipment preferred.
• Prior experience working within a team environment preferred.
• Demonstrated aptitude for accuracy with numbers.
• Ability to plan, prioritize, meet deadlines, manage multiple tasks, and work under pressure.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated aptitude for learning new policies and procedures.
• Ability to concentrate on complex projects.
• Excellent human relations/customer service skills to effectively interact with customers and co-workers.
• Self-motivated and results oriented.